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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 601.56 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 601.56 and 304.88 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 601.56 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/601.56 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 601.56 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 183,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,400.61/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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