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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.25 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.25 and 435.36 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.25 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.25 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.25 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 278,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303.88/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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