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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 816.28 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 816.28 and 435 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 816.28 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/816.28 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 816.28 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 355,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,081.80/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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