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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.91, 654.33 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.91, 654.33 and 320.49 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.91 : 654.33 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.91/654.33 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.91x = 654.33 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.91x = 209,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,704.20/435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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