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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.43, 652.69 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.43, 652.69 and 326.89 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.43 : 652.69 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.43/652.69 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.43x = 652.69 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.43x = 213,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,357.83/435.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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