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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 730.89 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 730.89 and 435.71 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 730.89 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/730.89 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 730.89 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 318,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,457.91/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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