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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.09, 602.05 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.09, 602.05 and 303.50 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.09 : 602.05 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.09/602.05 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.09x = 602.05 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.09x = 182,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,722.18/436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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