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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 603.05 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 603.05 and 297.29 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 603.05 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/603.05 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 603.05 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 179,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,280.76/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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