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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.22, 602.20 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.22, 602.20 and 305.47 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.22 : 602.20 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.22/602.20 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.22x = 602.20 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.22x = 183,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,955.17/436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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