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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.52, 874.26 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.52, 874.26 and 436.70 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.52 : 874.26 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.52/874.26 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.52x = 874.26 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.52x = 381,789.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,789.34/633.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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