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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.99, 653.45 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.99, 653.45 and 230.61 is: 345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.99 : 653.45 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.99/653.45 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.99x = 653.45 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.99x = 150,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,690.95/435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.63

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