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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 826.77 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 826.77 and 475.74 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 826.77 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/826.77 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 826.77 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 393,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,327.56/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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