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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 651.60 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 651.60 and 290.34 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 651.60 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/651.60 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 651.60 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 189,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,185.54/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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