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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 602.40 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 602.40 and 354.16 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 602.40 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/602.40 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 602.40 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 213,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,345.98/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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