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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 602.56 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 602.56 and 326.27 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 602.56 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/602.56 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 602.56 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 196,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597.25/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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