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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.77, 600.96 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.77, 600.96 and 341.25 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.77 : 600.96 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.77/600.96 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.77x = 600.96 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.77x = 205,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,077.60/435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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