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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.80 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.80 and 288.29 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.80 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.80 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.80 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 188,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,192.45/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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