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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 633.60 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 633.60 and 435.11 is: 599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 633.60 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/633.60 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 633.60 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 275,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,682.53/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.67

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