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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 857.51 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 857.51 and 435.24 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 857.51 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/857.51 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 857.51 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 373,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,220.48/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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