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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 653.34 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 653.34 and 425.46 is: 638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 653.34 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/653.34 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 653.34 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 277,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,970.04/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.64

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