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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 653.42 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 653.42 and 431.76 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 653.42 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/653.42 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 653.42 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 282,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,118.46/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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