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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 829.08 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 829.08 and 435.72 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 829.08 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/829.08 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 829.08 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 361,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,246.74/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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