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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 653.76 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 653.76 and 291.66 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 653.76 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/653.76 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 653.76 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 190,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,675.64/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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