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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.43, 653.79 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.43, 653.79 and 289.75 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.43 : 653.79 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.43/653.79 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.43x = 653.79 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.43x = 189,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,436.00/436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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