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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 654.44 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 654.44 and 412.72 is: 619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 654.44 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/654.44 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 654.44 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 270,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,096.78/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.80

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