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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 654.80 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 654.80 and 282.64 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 654.80 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/654.80 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 654.80 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 185,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,072.67/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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