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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.01, 602.19 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.01, 602.19 and 295.89 is: 408.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.01 : 602.19 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.01/602.19 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.01x = 602.19 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.01x = 178,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,182.49/436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.67

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