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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.08, 872.78 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.08, 872.78 and 436.25 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.08 : 872.78 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.08/872.78 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.08x = 872.78 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.08x = 380,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,750.28/633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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