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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 602.98 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 602.98 and 289.51 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 602.98 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/602.98 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 602.98 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 174,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,566.51/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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