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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.83, 746.77 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.83, 746.77 and 435.58 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.83 : 746.77 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.83/746.77 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.83x = 746.77 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.83x = 325,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,275.94/540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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