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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.39, 602.95 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.39, 602.95 and 343.33 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.39 : 602.95 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.39/602.95 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.39x = 602.95 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.39x = 207,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,010.82/436.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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