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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 602.30 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 602.30 and 313.02 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 602.30 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/602.30 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 602.30 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 188,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,532.73/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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