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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.71, 603.84 and 429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.71, 603.84 and 429.78 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.71 : 603.84 = 429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.71/603.84 = 429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.71x = 603.84 × 429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.71x = 259,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,518.36/436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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