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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.42, 601.56 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.42, 601.56 and 348.48 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.42 : 601.56 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.42/601.56 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.42x = 601.56 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.42x = 209,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,631.63/435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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