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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.15, 599.72 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.15, 599.72 and 343.91 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.15 : 599.72 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.15/599.72 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.15x = 599.72 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.15x = 206,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,249.73/435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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