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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 654.30 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 654.30 and 291.78 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 654.30 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/654.30 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 654.30 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 190,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,911.65/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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