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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 653.49 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 653.49 and 291.66 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 653.49 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/653.49 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 653.49 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 190,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,596.89/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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