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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.61 and 84.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.61 and 84.99 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.61 = 84.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.61 = 84.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.61 × 84.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 37,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022.49/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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