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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 603 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 603 and 289.76 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 603 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/603 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 603 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 174,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,725.28/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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