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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.25, 602.01 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.25, 602.01 and 305.03 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.25 : 602.01 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.25/602.01 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.25x = 602.01 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.25x = 183,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,628.10/436.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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