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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 602.60 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 602.60 and 318.92 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 602.60 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/602.60 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 602.60 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 192,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,181.19/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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