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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 642.82 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 642.82 and 435.08 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 642.82 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/642.82 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 642.82 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 279,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,678.13/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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