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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 600.84 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 600.84 and 352.70 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 600.84 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/600.84 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 600.84 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 211,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,913.26/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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