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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 654.71 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 654.71 and 404.69 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 654.71 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/654.71 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 654.71 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 264,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,949.29/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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