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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.01, 599.83 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.01, 599.83 and 424.93 is: 585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.01 : 599.83 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.01/599.83 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.01x = 599.83 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.01x = 254,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,885.76/435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.93

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