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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 602.87 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 602.87 and 289.37 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 602.87 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/602.87 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 602.87 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 174,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,453.37/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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