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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 829.28 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 829.28 and 435.92 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 829.28 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/829.28 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 829.28 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 361,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,493.41/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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