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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.16, 651.80 and 404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.16, 651.80 and 404.17 is: 605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.16 : 651.80 = 404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.16/651.80 = 404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.16x = 651.80 × 404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.16x = 263,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,438.01/435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.39

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