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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 443.46 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 443.46 and 289 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 443.46 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/443.46 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 443.46 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 128,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,159.94/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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