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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 651.29 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 651.29 and 289.74 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 651.29 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/651.29 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 651.29 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 188,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,704.76/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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