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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 650.68 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 650.68 and 386.64 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 650.68 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/650.68 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 650.68 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 251,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,578.92/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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