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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 900.18 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 900.18 and 435.36 is: 653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 900.18 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/900.18 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 900.18 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 391,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,902.36/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.50

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