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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 653.34 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 653.34 and 402.36 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 653.34 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/653.34 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 653.34 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 262,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,877.88/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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