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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 602.43 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 602.43 and 289.37 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 602.43 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/602.43 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 602.43 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 174,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,325.17/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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