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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.47 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.47 and 289.71 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.47 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.47 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.47 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 126,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,449.72/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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