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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 654.50 and 402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 654.50 and 402.62 is: 605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 654.50 = 402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/654.50 = 402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 654.50 × 402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 263,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,509.50/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.18

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