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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 600.46 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 600.46 and 352.26 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 600.46 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/600.46 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 600.46 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 211,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,513.96/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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