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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 602.98 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 602.98 and 250.42 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 602.98 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/602.98 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 602.98 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 150,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,999.13/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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