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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 651.60 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 651.60 and 290.16 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 651.60 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/651.60 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 651.60 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 189,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,068.26/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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