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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 602.08 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 602.08 and 287.29 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 602.08 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/602.08 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 602.08 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 172,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,971.56/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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