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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 602.12 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 602.12 and 337.32 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 602.12 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/602.12 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 602.12 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 203,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,105.43/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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