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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.92, 655.49 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.92, 655.49 and 401.90 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.92 : 655.49 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.92/655.49 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.92x = 655.49 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.92x = 263,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439.16/435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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