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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 601.94 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 601.94 and 343.02 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 601.94 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/601.94 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 601.94 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 206,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,477.46/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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