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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 876.22 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 876.22 and 435.97 is: 601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 876.22 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/876.22 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 876.22 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 382,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,005.63/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.37

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