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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 653.48 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 653.48 and 289.04 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 653.48 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/653.48 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 653.48 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 188,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,877.15/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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