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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 603.01 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 603.01 and 304.35 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 603.01 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/603.01 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 603.01 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 183,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,526.09/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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