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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 602.01 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 602.01 and 312.30 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 602.01 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/602.01 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 602.01 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 188,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,008.45/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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