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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 827.87 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 827.87 and 451.05 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 827.87 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/827.87 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 827.87 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 373,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,408.51/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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