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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 652.61 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 652.61 and 398.34 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 652.61 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/652.61 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 652.61 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 259,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,960.67/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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