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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 653.94 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 653.94 and 327.96 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 653.94 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/653.94 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 653.94 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 214,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,466.16/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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