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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.04, 601.80 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.04, 601.80 and 305.24 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.04 : 601.80 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.04/601.80 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.04x = 601.80 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.04x = 183,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,693.43/436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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