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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 897.52 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 897.52 and 435.42 is: 651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 897.52 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/897.52 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 897.52 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 390,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,798.16/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.59

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