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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.02 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.02 and 331.02 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.02 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.02 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.02 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 198,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,949.64/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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