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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 609.86 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 609.86 and 290.89 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 609.86 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/609.86 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 609.86 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 177,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,397.67/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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