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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.62 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.62 and 304.95 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.62 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.62 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.62 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 199,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,016.47/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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