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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.87, 830.33 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.87, 830.33 and 435.71 is: 601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.87 : 830.33 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.87/830.33 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.87x = 830.33 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.87x = 361,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,780.91/601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.10

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