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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 602.10 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 602.10 and 318.67 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 602.10 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/602.10 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 602.10 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 191,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,871.21/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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