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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 651.69 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 651.69 and 337.34 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 651.69 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/651.69 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 651.69 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 219,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,842.73/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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