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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 651.96 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 651.96 and 404.22 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 651.96 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/651.96 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 651.96 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 263,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,535.27/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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