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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 603 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 603 and 297.66 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 603 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/603 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 603 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 179,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,488.98/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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