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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 600.68 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 600.68 and 295.51 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 600.68 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/600.68 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 600.68 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 177,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,506.95/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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