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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.24, 828.43 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.24, 828.43 and 434.40 is: 599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.24 : 828.43 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.24/828.43 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.24x = 828.43 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.24x = 359,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,865.80/600.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.53

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