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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 652.86 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 652.86 and 320.13 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 652.86 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/652.86 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 652.86 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 209,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,000.07/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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