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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 653.64 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 653.64 and 290.13 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 653.64 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/653.64 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 653.64 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 189,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,640.57/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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