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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 603.24 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 603.24 and 421.02 is: 581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 603.24 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/603.24 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 603.24 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 253,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,976.10/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.73

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