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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 649.56 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 649.56 and 289.04 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 649.56 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/649.56 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 649.56 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 187,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,748.82/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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