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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 602.51 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 602.51 and 296.66 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 602.51 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/602.51 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 602.51 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 178,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,740.64/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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