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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 602.24 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 602.24 and 418.64 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 602.24 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/602.24 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 602.24 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 252,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,116.65/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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