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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 654.60 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 654.60 and 292.34 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 654.60 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/654.60 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 654.60 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 191,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,365.76/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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