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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 603.27 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 603.27 and 319.15 is: 440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 603.27 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/603.27 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 603.27 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 192,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,533.62/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.62

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