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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 601.43 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 601.43 and 336.82 is: 464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 601.43 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/601.43 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 601.43 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 202,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,571.97/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.35

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