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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 841.26 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 841.26 and 435.28 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 841.26 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/841.26 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 841.26 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 366,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,183.65/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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