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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 651.06 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 651.06 and 305.25 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 651.06 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/651.06 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 651.06 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 198,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,736.07/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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