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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 434.97 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 434.97 and 287.58 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 434.97 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/434.97 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 434.97 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 125,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,088.67/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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