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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 651.97 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 651.97 and 290.38 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 651.97 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/651.97 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 651.97 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 189,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,319.05/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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