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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 650.02 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.60, 650.02 and 289.22 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.60 : 650.02 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.60/650.02 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.60x = 650.02 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.60x = 187,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,998.78/432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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