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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 655.58 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 655.58 and 321.96 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 655.58 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/655.58 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 655.58 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 211,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,071.34/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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