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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 653.67 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 653.67 and 420.60 is: 631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 653.67 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/653.67 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 653.67 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 274,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,933.60/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.77

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