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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.25, 977.96 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.25, 977.96 and 435.57 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.25 : 977.96 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.25/977.96 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.25x = 977.96 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.25x = 425,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,967.86/652.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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