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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 829.69 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 829.69 and 435.63 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 829.69 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/829.69 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 829.69 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 361,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,437.66/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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