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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 858.56 and 435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 858.56 and 435 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 858.56 = 435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/858.56 = 435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 858.56 × 435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 373,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,473.60/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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