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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.82, 872.91 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.82, 872.91 and 436.44 is: 602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.82 : 872.91 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.82/872.91 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.82x = 872.91 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.82x = 380,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,972.84/632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.02

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