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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 600.46 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 600.46 and 336.79 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 600.46 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/600.46 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 600.46 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 202,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,230.73/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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