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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 827.04 and 434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 827.04 and 434.68 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 827.04 = 434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/827.04 = 434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 827.04 × 434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 359,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,497.75/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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