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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 602.08 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 602.08 and 349.28 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 602.08 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/602.08 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 602.08 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 210,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,294.50/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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