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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.80 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.80 and 289.65 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.80 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.80 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.80 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 126,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,519.12/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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