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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 652.96 and 399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 652.96 and 399.67 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 652.96 = 399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/652.96 = 399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 652.96 × 399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 260,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,963.26/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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