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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.32 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.32 and 406.24 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.32 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.32 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.32 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 264,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,998.48/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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