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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.75, 602.96 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.75, 602.96 and 289.58 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.75 : 602.96 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.75/602.96 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.75x = 602.96 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.75x = 174,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,607.39/436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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