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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 654.36 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 654.36 and 314.80 is: 472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 654.36 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/654.36 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 654.36 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 205,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992.53/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.72

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