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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 651.57 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 651.57 and 406.45 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 651.57 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/651.57 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 651.57 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 264,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,830.63/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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