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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.47, 602.04 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.47, 602.04 and 343.08 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.47 : 602.04 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.47/602.04 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.47x = 602.04 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.47x = 206,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,547.88/436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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