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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.29 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.29 and 312.12 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.29 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.29 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.29 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 187,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,674.63/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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