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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.15, 654.53 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.15, 654.53 and 290.07 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.15 : 654.53 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.15/654.53 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.15x = 654.53 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.15x = 189,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,859.52/436.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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