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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.79, 652.59 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.79, 652.59 and 281.73 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.79 : 652.59 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.79/652.59 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.79x = 652.59 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.79x = 183,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,854.18/435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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