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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 601.75 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 601.75 and 301.74 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 601.75 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/601.75 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 601.75 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 181,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,572.05/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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