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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 651.78 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 651.78 and 305.44 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 651.78 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/651.78 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 651.78 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 199,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,079.68/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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