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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.94, 654.05 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.94, 654.05 and 402.23 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.94 : 654.05 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.94/654.05 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.94x = 654.05 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.94x = 263,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,081.17/435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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