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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.89 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.89 and 435.35 is: 600.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.89 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.89 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.89 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 360,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,857.26/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.84

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