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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 631.17 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 631.17 and 436.10 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 631.17 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/631.17 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 631.17 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 275,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,253.24/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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