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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 602.35 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 602.35 and 305.77 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 602.35 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/602.35 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 602.35 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 184,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,177.55/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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