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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 897.66 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 897.66 and 434.52 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 897.66 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/897.66 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 897.66 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 390,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,051.22/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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