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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.69 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.69 and 282.44 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.69 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.69 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.69 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 184,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,910.64/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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