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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 652.79 and 401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 652.79 and 401.99 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 652.79 = 401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/652.79 = 401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 652.79 × 401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 262,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,412.79/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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