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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.89, 651.33 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.89, 651.33 and 435.99 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.89 : 651.33 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.89/651.33 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.89x = 651.33 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.89x = 283,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,973.37/472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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