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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 600.64 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 600.64 and 348.48 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 600.64 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/600.64 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 600.64 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 209,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,311.03/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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