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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 599.53 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 599.53 and 337.08 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 599.53 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/599.53 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 599.53 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 202,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,089.57/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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