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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 830.28 and 436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 830.28 and 436.35 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 830.28 = 436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/830.28 = 436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 830.28 × 436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 362,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,292.68/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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