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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.05, 653.35 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.05, 653.35 and 289.60 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.05 : 653.35 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.05/653.35 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.05x = 653.35 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.05x = 189,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,208.71/436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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