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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 601.16 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 601.16 and 318.06 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 601.16 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/601.16 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 601.16 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 191,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,203.36/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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