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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.46, 600.99 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.46, 600.99 and 258.46 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.46 : 600.99 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.46/600.99 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.46x = 600.99 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.46x = 155,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.88/435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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