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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 654.68 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 654.68 and 291.74 is: 438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 654.68 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/654.68 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 654.68 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 190,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,993.80/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.14

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