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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 601.74 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 601.74 and 347.80 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 601.74 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/601.74 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 601.74 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 209,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,285.17/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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