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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 651.42 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 651.42 and 289.96 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 651.42 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/651.42 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 651.42 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 188,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885.74/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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