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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 603.63 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 603.63 and 349.98 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 603.63 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/603.63 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 603.63 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 211,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,258.43/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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