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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 601.18 and 347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 601.18 and 347.71 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 601.18 = 347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/601.18 = 347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 601.18 × 347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 209,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,036.30/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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