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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 602.51 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 602.51 and 318.55 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 602.51 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/602.51 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 602.51 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 191,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,929.56/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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