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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.98, 602.79 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.98, 602.79 and 305.76 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.98 : 602.79 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.98/602.79 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.98x = 602.79 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.98x = 184,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309.07/436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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