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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 640.41 and 435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 640.41 and 435.95 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 640.41 = 435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/640.41 = 435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 640.41 × 435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 279,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,186.74/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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