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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 601.16 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 601.16 and 305.10 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 601.16 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/601.16 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 601.16 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 183,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,412.39/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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