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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.03, 599.29 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.03, 599.29 and 346.48 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.03 : 599.29 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.03/599.29 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.03x = 599.29 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.03x = 207,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,642.00/435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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