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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 654.81 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 654.81 and 315.12 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 654.81 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/654.81 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 654.81 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 206,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,343.73/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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