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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 857.76 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 857.76 and 435.32 is: 600.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 857.76 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/857.76 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 857.76 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 373,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,400.08/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.69

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