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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 651.86 and 397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 651.86 and 397.83 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 651.86 = 397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/651.86 = 397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 651.86 × 397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 259,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,329.46/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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