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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 654.12 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 654.12 and 402.36 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 654.12 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/654.12 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 654.12 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 263,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,191.72/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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