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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 603.18 and 343.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 603.18 and 343.47 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 603.18 = 343.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/603.18 = 343.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 603.18 × 343.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 207,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,174.23/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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