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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.43, 602.62 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.43, 602.62 and 338.02 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.43 : 602.62 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.43/602.62 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.43x = 602.62 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.43x = 203,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,695.26/436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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