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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 655.07 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 655.07 and 289.95 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 655.07 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/655.07 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 655.07 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 189,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,937.55/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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