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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 650 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 650 and 380.78 is: 568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 650 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/650 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 650 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 247,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,507.00/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.41

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