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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.75 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.75 and 304.81 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.75 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.75 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.75 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 198,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,964.73/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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