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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.91 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.91 and 385.02 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.91 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.91 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.91 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 232,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,132.41/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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