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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 602.04 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 602.04 and 305.32 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 602.04 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/602.04 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 602.04 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 183,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,814.85/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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