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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 603.50 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 603.50 and 319.46 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 603.50 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/603.50 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 603.50 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 192,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,789.50/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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