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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 654.87 and 402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 654.87 and 402.86 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 654.87 = 402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/654.87 = 402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 654.87 × 402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 263,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,820.93/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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