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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.95, 601.02 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.95, 601.02 and 295.82 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.95 : 601.02 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.95/601.02 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.95x = 601.02 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.95x = 177,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,792.99/435.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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