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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 653.03 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 653.03 and 289.07 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 653.03 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/653.03 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 653.03 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 188,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,771.57/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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