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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.87 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.87 and 407.64 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.87 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.87 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.87 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 266,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,130.62/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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