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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.47 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.47 and 250.10 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.47 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.47 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.47 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 150,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,680.70/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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