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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.61, 602.51 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.61, 602.51 and 288.99 is: 398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.61 : 602.51 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.61/602.51 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.61x = 602.51 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.61x = 174,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,117.92/436.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.79

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