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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 657 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 657 and 402.90 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 657 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/657 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 657 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 264,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,705.30/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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