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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 601.92 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 601.92 and 326.18 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 601.92 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/601.92 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 601.92 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 196,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,334.27/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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