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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 599.84 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 599.84 and 341.46 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 599.84 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/599.84 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 599.84 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 204,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,821.37/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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