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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 602.91 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 602.91 and 343.80 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 602.91 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/602.91 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 602.91 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 207,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,280.46/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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