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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.47, 651.54 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.47, 651.54 and 268.09 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.47 : 651.54 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.47/651.54 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.47x = 651.54 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.47x = 174,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,670.74/435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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