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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 601.84 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 601.84 and 331.72 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 601.84 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/601.84 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 601.84 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 199,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,642.36/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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