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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 433.77 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 433.77 and 280.68 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 433.77 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/433.77 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 433.77 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 121,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.56/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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