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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.62, 653.98 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.62, 653.98 and 345.44 is: 518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.62 : 653.98 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.62/653.98 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.62x = 653.98 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.62x = 225,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,910.85/435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.60

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