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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.67, 656.09 and 392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.67, 656.09 and 392.83 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.67 : 656.09 = 392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.67/656.09 = 392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.67x = 656.09 × 392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.67x = 257,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,731.83/435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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