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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.97, 601.62 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.97, 601.62 and 239.48 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.97 : 601.62 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.97/601.62 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.97x = 601.62 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.97x = 144,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,072.95/435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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