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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 830.40 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 830.40 and 435.92 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 830.40 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/830.40 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 830.40 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 361,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,987.97/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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