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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.86, 601.46 and 258.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.86, 601.46 and 258.79 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.86 : 601.46 = 258.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.86/601.46 = 258.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.86x = 601.46 × 258.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.86x = 155,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,651.83/435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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