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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 602.19 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 602.19 and 384.06 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 602.19 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/602.19 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 602.19 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 231,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,277.09/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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