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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.02, 653.31 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.02, 653.31 and 289.44 is: 433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.02 : 653.31 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.02/653.31 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.02x = 653.31 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.02x = 189,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094.05/436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.68

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