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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 828.77 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 828.77 and 435.65 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 828.77 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/828.77 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 828.77 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 361,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,047.33/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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