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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.32 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.32 and 374.48 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.32 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.32 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.32 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 245,029.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,029.75/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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