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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 654.80 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 654.80 and 421.35 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 654.80 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/654.80 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 654.80 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 275,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,897.87/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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