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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 602.47 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 602.47 and 289.19 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 602.47 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/602.47 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 602.47 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 174,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,223.84/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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