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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 687.56 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 687.56 and 435.35 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 687.56 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/687.56 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 687.56 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 299,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,332.05/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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