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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.55, 653.55 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.55, 653.55 and 289.40 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.55 : 653.55 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.55/653.55 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.55x = 653.55 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.55x = 189,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,139.00/435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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