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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.22 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.22 and 330.92 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.22 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.22 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.22 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 198,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,951.06/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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