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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.61, 654.23 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.61, 654.23 and 399.48 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.61 : 654.23 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.61/654.23 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.61x = 654.23 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.61x = 261,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,351.80/435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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