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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.80 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.80 and 317.67 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.80 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.80 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.80 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 207,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,374.98/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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