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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 616.30 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 616.30 and 436.87 is: 602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 616.30 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/616.30 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 616.30 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 269,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,240.35/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.43

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