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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 601.18 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 601.18 and 352.95 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 601.18 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/601.18 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 601.18 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 212,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,186.48/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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