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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 599.76 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 599.76 and 418.24 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 599.76 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/599.76 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 599.76 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 250,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843.62/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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