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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 653.77 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 653.77 and 289.55 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 653.77 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/653.77 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 653.77 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 189,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,298.14/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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