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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.28, 601.16 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.28, 601.16 and 338.20 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.28 : 601.16 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.28/601.16 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.28x = 601.16 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.28x = 203,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,312.31/435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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