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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.04, 817.37 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.04, 817.37 and 435.35 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.04 : 817.37 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.04/817.37 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.04x = 817.37 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.04x = 355,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,841.38/593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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