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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 602.91 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 602.91 and 250.44 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 602.91 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/602.91 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 602.91 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 150,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,992.85/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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