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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.80 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.80 and 289.40 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.80 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.80 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.80 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 188,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,920.32/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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