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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.13, 601 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.13, 601 and 347.32 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.13 : 601 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.13/601 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.13x = 601 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.13x = 208,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,739.32/436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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