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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.11, 601.34 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.11, 601.34 and 325.23 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.11 : 601.34 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.11/601.34 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.11x = 601.34 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.11x = 195,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,572.18/436.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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