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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 827.13 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 827.13 and 452.50 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 827.13 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/827.13 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 827.13 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 374,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,276.33/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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