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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 652.41 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 652.41 and 430.60 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 652.41 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/652.41 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 652.41 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 280,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,927.75/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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