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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 826.74 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 826.74 and 460.44 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 826.74 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/826.74 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 826.74 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 380,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,664.17/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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