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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 602.28 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 602.28 and 332.56 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 602.28 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/602.28 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 602.28 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 200,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,294.24/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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