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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.14 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.14 and 263.30 is: 394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.14 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.14 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.14 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 172,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,236.13/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.24

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