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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 651.60 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 651.60 and 401.31 is: 601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 651.60 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/651.60 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 651.60 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 261,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,493.60/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.09

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