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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.39, 601.47 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.39, 601.47 and 415.89 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.39 : 601.47 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.39/601.47 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.39x = 601.47 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.39x = 250,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,145.36/436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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