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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.18, 650.22 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.18, 650.22 and 289.90 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.18 : 650.22 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.18/650.22 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.18x = 650.22 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.18x = 188,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,498.78/433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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