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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 817.59 and 435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 817.59 and 435.25 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 817.59 = 435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/817.59 = 435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 817.59 × 435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 355,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,856.05/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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