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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 602.73 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 602.73 and 318.17 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 602.73 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/602.73 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 602.73 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 191,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,770.60/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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