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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.01, 816.52 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.01, 816.52 and 434.58 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.01 : 816.52 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.01/816.52 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.01x = 816.52 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.01x = 354,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,843.26/592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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