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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 873.99 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 873.99 and 436.12 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 873.99 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/873.99 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 873.99 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 381,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,157.97/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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