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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 639.36 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 639.36 and 435.21 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 639.36 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/639.36 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 639.36 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 278,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,255.87/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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