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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 631.44 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 631.44 and 436.07 is: 601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 631.44 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/631.44 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 631.44 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 275,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,348.88/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.28

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