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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.17, 602.27 and 416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.17, 602.27 and 416.35 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.17 : 602.27 = 416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.17/602.27 = 416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.17x = 602.27 × 416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.17x = 250,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,755.11/436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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