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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.09, 600.37 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.09, 600.37 and 346.80 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.09 : 600.37 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.09/600.37 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.09x = 600.37 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.09x = 208,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,205.31/435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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