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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 436.58 and 280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 436.58 and 280.91 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 436.58 = 280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/436.58 = 280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 436.58 × 280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 122,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,639.69/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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