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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 654.36 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 654.36 and 321.13 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 654.36 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/654.36 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 654.36 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 210,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134.63/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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