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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 652.24 and 320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 652.24 and 320.03 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 652.24 = 320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/652.24 = 320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 652.24 × 320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 208,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,736.37/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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