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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 603.18 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 603.18 and 414.84 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 603.18 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/603.18 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 603.18 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 250,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,223.19/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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