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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.54, 602.27 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.54, 602.27 and 331.52 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.54 : 602.27 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.54/602.27 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.54x = 602.27 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.54x = 199,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,664.55/436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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