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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 897.31 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 897.31 and 435.29 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 897.31 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/897.31 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 897.31 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 390,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,587.89/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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