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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 872.24 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 872.24 and 436.01 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 872.24 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/872.24 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 872.24 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 380,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,298.82/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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