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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 602.82 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 602.82 and 326.52 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 602.82 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/602.82 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 602.82 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 196,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,832.79/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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