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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 601.68 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 601.68 and 362.04 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 601.68 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/601.68 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 601.68 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 217,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,831.33/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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