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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 599.25 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 599.25 and 417.06 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 599.25 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/599.25 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 599.25 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 249,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,923.21/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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