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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 651.96 and 431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 651.96 and 431.61 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 651.96 = 431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/651.96 = 431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 651.96 × 431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 281,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,392.46/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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