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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 601.52 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 601.52 and 325.48 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 601.52 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/601.52 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 601.52 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 195,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,782.73/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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