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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 841.38 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 841.38 and 435.32 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 841.38 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/841.38 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 841.38 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 366,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,269.54/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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