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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 602.48 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 602.48 and 326.16 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 602.48 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/602.48 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 602.48 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 196,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,503.37/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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