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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 653.04 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 653.04 and 386.82 is: 579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 653.04 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/653.04 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 653.04 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 252,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,608.93/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.63

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