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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.74 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.74 and 406.50 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.74 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.74 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.74 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 265,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,338.81/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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