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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.72 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.72 and 314.60 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.72 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.72 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.72 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 205,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,974.91/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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