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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.60, 652.74 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.60, 652.74 and 291.06 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.60 : 652.74 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.60/652.74 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.60x = 652.74 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.60x = 189,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,986.50/435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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