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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 601.76 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 601.76 and 435.60 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 601.76 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/601.76 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 601.76 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 262,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,126.66/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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