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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.96, 603.39 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.96, 603.39 and 326.24 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.96 : 603.39 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.96/603.39 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.96x = 603.39 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.96x = 196,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,849.95/436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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