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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 828.14 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 828.14 and 434.64 is: 599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 828.14 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/828.14 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 828.14 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 359,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,942.77/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.90

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