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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 602.82 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 602.82 and 412.28 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 602.82 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/602.82 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 602.82 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 248,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,530.63/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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