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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 654.97 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 654.97 and 263.56 is: 395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 654.97 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/654.97 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 654.97 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 172,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,623.89/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.03

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