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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 603.36 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 603.36 and 426.24 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 603.36 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/603.36 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 603.36 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 257,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,176.17/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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