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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.20, 601.48 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.20, 601.48 and 301.34 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.20 : 601.48 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.20/601.48 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.20x = 601.48 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.20x = 181,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,249.98/436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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