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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 602.97 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 602.97 and 289.29 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 602.97 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/602.97 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 602.97 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 174,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,433.19/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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