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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.42, 602.54 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.42, 602.54 and 336.66 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.42 : 602.54 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.42/602.54 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.42x = 602.54 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.42x = 202,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,851.12/436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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