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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 603.09 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 603.09 and 279.66 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 603.09 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/603.09 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 603.09 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 168,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660.15/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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