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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 640.70 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 640.70 and 435.02 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 640.70 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/640.70 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 640.70 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 278,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,711.94/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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