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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 830.07 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 830.07 and 435.18 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 830.07 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/830.07 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 830.07 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 361,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,229.86/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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