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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.69, 601.59 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.69, 601.59 and 337.28 is: 465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.69 : 601.59 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.69/601.59 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.69x = 601.59 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.69x = 202,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,901.27/435.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.70

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