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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 434.62 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 434.62 and 84.32 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 434.62 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/434.62 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 434.62 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 36,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647.16/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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