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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 828.86 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 828.86 and 434.71 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 828.86 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/828.86 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 828.86 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 360,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,312.15/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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