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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 654.30 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 654.30 and 395.91 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 654.30 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/654.30 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 654.30 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 259,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,043.91/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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