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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 602.26 and 331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 602.26 and 331.67 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 602.26 = 331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/602.26 = 331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 602.26 × 331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 199,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,752.25/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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