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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 653.91 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 653.91 and 292.58 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 653.91 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/653.91 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 653.91 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 191,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,317.72/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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