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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 601.79 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 601.79 and 394.59 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 601.79 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/601.79 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 601.79 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 237,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,458.34/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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