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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 651.72 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 651.72 and 290.90 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 651.72 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/651.72 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 651.72 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 189,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,585.35/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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