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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 602.46 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 602.46 and 289.11 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 602.46 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/602.46 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 602.46 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 174,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,177.21/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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