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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 603.24 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 603.24 and 326.28 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 603.24 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/603.24 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 603.24 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 196,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,825.15/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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