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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 603.02 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 603.02 and 250.48 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 603.02 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/603.02 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 603.02 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 151,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,044.45/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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