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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 600.93 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 600.93 and 295.79 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 600.93 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/600.93 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 600.93 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 177,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,746.08/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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