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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 601.86 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 601.86 and 318.22 is: 438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 601.86 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/601.86 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 601.86 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 191,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,523.89/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.83

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