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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 599.43 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 599.43 and 380.62 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 599.43 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/599.43 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 599.43 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 228,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,155.05/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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