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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 600.41 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 600.41 and 344.41 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 600.41 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/600.41 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 600.41 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 206,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,787.21/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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