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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 601.96 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 601.96 and 303.18 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 601.96 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/601.96 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 601.96 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 182,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,501.47/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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