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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 827.24 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 827.24 and 466.86 is: 643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 827.24 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/827.24 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 827.24 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 386,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,199.83/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.61

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