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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 603.22 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 603.22 and 289.77 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 603.22 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/603.22 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 603.22 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 174,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,794.33/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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