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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.67 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.67 and 318 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.67 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.67 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.67 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 191,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,331.06/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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