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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 646.36 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 646.36 and 435.28 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 646.36 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/646.36 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 646.36 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 281,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,347.58/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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