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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.89, 602.94 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.89, 602.94 and 305.94 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.89 : 602.94 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.89/602.94 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.89x = 602.94 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.89x = 184,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,463.46/436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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