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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 602.34 and 303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 602.34 and 303.47 is: 418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 602.34 = 303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/602.34 = 303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 602.34 × 303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 182,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,789.11/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.98

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