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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 652.68 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 652.68 and 424.16 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 652.68 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/652.68 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 652.68 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 276,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,840.75/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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