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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 602.24 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 602.24 and 331.76 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 602.24 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/602.24 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 602.24 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 199,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,794.47/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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