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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.38 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.38 and 342.63 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.38 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.38 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.38 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 206,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,050.83/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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