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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 668.34 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 668.34 and 435.65 is: 600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 668.34 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/668.34 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 668.34 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 291,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,161.49/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.82

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