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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.46, 602.22 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.46, 602.22 and 331.52 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.46 : 602.22 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.46/602.22 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.46x = 602.22 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.46x = 199,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,644.96/436.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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