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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 827.15 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 827.15 and 489.51 is: 674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 827.15 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/827.15 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 827.15 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 404,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,895.75/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.74

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