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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.13, 826.77 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.13, 826.77 and 452.71 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.13 : 826.77 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.13/826.77 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.13x = 826.77 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.13x = 374,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,287.05/600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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