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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 601.80 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 601.80 and 305.32 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 601.80 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/601.80 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 601.80 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 183,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,741.58/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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