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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 602 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 602 and 353.44 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 602 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/602 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 602 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 212,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,770.88/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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