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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 829.35 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 829.35 and 435.36 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 829.35 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/829.35 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 829.35 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 361,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,065.82/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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