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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 602.39 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 602.39 and 305.57 is: 421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 602.39 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/602.39 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 602.39 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 184,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,070.78/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.24

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