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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 601.12 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 601.12 and 329.79 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 601.12 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/601.12 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 601.12 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 198,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,243.36/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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