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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.99, 654.04 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.99, 654.04 and 344.57 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.99 : 654.04 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.99/654.04 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.99x = 654.04 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.99x = 225,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,359.72/435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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