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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.14, 602.04 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.14, 602.04 and 342.66 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.14 : 602.04 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.14/602.04 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.14x = 602.04 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.14x = 206,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295.03/436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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