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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 603.32 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 603.32 and 325.04 is: 449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 603.32 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/603.32 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 603.32 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 196,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,101.51/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.14

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