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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 828.18 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 828.18 and 434.71 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 828.18 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/828.18 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 828.18 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 360,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,018.13/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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