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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 600.87 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 600.87 and 425.68 is: 586.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 600.87 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/600.87 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 600.87 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 255,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,778.34/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.97

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