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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 829.22 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 829.22 and 435.69 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 829.22 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/829.22 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 829.22 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 361,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,280.68/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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