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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 601.58 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 601.58 and 326.08 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 601.58 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/601.58 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 601.58 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 196,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,159.56/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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