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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.78, 602.10 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.78, 602.10 and 411.48 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.78 : 602.10 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.78/602.10 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.78x = 602.10 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.78x = 247,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,752.11/435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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