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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 602.78 and 312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 602.78 and 312.41 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 602.78 = 312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/602.78 = 312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 602.78 × 312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 188,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,314.44/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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