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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 601.32 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 601.32 and 319.64 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 601.32 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/601.32 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 601.32 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 192,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,205.92/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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