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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 829.20 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 829.20 and 434.66 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 829.20 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/829.20 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 829.20 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 360,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,420.07/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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