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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.71, 601.90 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.71, 601.90 and 351.56 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.71 : 601.90 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.71/601.90 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.71x = 601.90 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.71x = 211,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,604.59/435.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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