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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 601.29 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 601.29 and 319.47 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 601.29 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/601.29 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 601.29 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 192,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,094.12/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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