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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.98, 600.99 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.98, 600.99 and 280.46 is: 386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.98 : 600.99 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.98/600.99 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.98x = 600.99 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.98x = 168,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,553.66/435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.61

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