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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.89, 830.28 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.89, 830.28 and 435.82 is: 601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.89 : 830.28 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.89/830.28 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.89x = 830.28 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.89x = 361,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,850.55/601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.19

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