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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.73, 653.06 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.73, 653.06 and 305.02 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.73 : 653.06 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.73/653.06 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.73x = 653.06 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.73x = 199,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,191.57/435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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