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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.84, 601.53 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.84, 601.53 and 421.43 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.84 : 601.53 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.84/601.53 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.84x = 601.53 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.84x = 253,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,499.78/435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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