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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 649.53 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 649.53 and 394.28 is: 588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 649.53 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/649.53 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 649.53 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 256,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,093.44/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.29

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