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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 608.10 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 608.10 and 289.53 is: 434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 608.10 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/608.10 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 608.10 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 176,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,063.19/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.95

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