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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.27, 601.61 and 303.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.27, 601.61 and 303.65 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.27 : 601.61 = 303.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.27/601.61 = 303.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.27x = 601.61 × 303.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.27x = 182,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,678.88/436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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