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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 601.95 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 601.95 and 296.50 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 601.95 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/601.95 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 601.95 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 178,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,478.18/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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