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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 603.11 and 311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 603.11 and 311.92 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 603.11 = 311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/603.11 = 311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 603.11 × 311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 188,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,121.34/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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