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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.99, 603.44 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.99, 603.44 and 326.28 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.99 : 603.44 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.99/603.44 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.99x = 603.44 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.99x = 196,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,885.75/436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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