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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.19, 651.53 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.19, 651.53 and 289.09 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.19 : 651.53 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.19/651.53 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.19x = 651.53 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.19x = 188,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,347.73/435.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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