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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 829.16 and 435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 829.16 and 435.74 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 829.16 = 435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/829.16 = 435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 829.16 × 435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 361,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,291.85/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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