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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 829.33 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 829.33 and 435 is: 600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 829.33 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/829.33 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 829.33 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 360,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,758.55/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.11

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