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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.87, 654.73 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.87, 654.73 and 217.49 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.87 : 654.73 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.87/654.73 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.87x = 654.73 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.87x = 142,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,394.63/436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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