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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 602.28 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 602.28 and 421.20 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 602.28 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/602.28 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 602.28 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 253,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,680.34/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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