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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 636.28 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 636.28 and 435.88 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 636.28 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/636.28 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 636.28 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 277,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342.66/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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