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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 601.80 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 601.80 and 332.88 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 601.80 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/601.80 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 601.80 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 200,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,327.18/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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