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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 652.89 and 313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 652.89 and 313.85 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 652.89 = 313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/652.89 = 313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 652.89 × 313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 204,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,909.53/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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