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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 655.75 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 655.75 and 290.89 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 655.75 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/655.75 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 655.75 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 190,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,747.84/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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