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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 653.81 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 653.81 and 289.98 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 653.81 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/653.81 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 653.81 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 189,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,590.37/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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