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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 827.70 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 827.70 and 434.76 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 827.70 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/827.70 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 827.70 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 359,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,850.85/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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