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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 602.46 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 602.46 and 250.09 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 602.46 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/602.46 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 602.46 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 150,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,669.22/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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