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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.70 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.70 and 404.90 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.70 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.70 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.70 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 243,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,628.33/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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