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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.78, 602.49 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.78, 602.49 and 343.37 is: 473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.78 : 602.49 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.78/602.49 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.78x = 602.49 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.78x = 206,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,875.27/436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.64

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