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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 600.82 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 600.82 and 346.91 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 600.82 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/600.82 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 600.82 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 208,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,431.10/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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