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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 602.82 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 602.82 and 395.34 is: 545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 602.82 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/602.82 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 602.82 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 238,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,318.86/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.45

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