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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.12, 600.62 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.12, 600.62 and 304.90 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.12 : 600.62 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.12/600.62 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.12x = 600.62 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.12x = 183,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,126.01/436.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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