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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.90, 603.11 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.90, 603.11 and 310.94 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.90 : 603.11 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.90/603.11 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.90x = 603.11 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.90x = 187,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,531.80/436.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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