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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 603.20 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 603.20 and 332.07 is: 458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 603.20 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/603.20 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 603.20 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 200,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,299.95/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.39

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