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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 828.96 and 475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 828.96 and 475.31 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 828.96 = 475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/828.96 = 475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 828.96 × 475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 394,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,012.98/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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