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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.87, 640.98 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.87, 640.98 and 436.61 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.87 : 640.98 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.87/640.98 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.87x = 640.98 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.87x = 279,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,859.88/464.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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