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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 873.36 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 873.36 and 436.92 is: 602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 873.36 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/873.36 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 873.36 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 381,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,588.45/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.88

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