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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 600.37 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 600.37 and 337.42 is: 464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 600.37 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/600.37 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 600.37 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 202,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,576.85/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.80

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