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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 602.94 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 602.94 and 359.08 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 602.94 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/602.94 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 602.94 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 216,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,503.70/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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