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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.10, 602.17 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.10, 602.17 and 296.51 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.10 : 602.17 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.10/602.17 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.10x = 602.17 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.10x = 178,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,545.67/436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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