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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 600.84 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 600.84 and 317.79 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 600.84 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/600.84 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 600.84 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 190,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940.94/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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