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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.66, 600.15 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.66, 600.15 and 412.57 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.66 : 600.15 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.66/600.15 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.66x = 600.15 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.66x = 247,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,603.89/435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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