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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.38, 600.62 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.38, 600.62 and 336.15 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.38 : 600.62 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.38/600.62 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.38x = 600.62 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.38x = 201,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,896.73/435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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