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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 826.77 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 826.77 and 494.76 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 826.77 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/826.77 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 826.77 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 409,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,052.73/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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