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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 655.80 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 655.80 and 436.56 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 655.80 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/655.80 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 655.80 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 286,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,296.05/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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