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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.89, 611.69 and 436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.89, 611.69 and 436.82 is: 603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.89 : 611.69 = 436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.89/611.69 = 436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.89x = 611.69 × 436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.89x = 267,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,193.18/442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.29

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