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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 654.73 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 654.73 and 435.12 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 654.73 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/654.73 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 654.73 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 284,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,888.70/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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