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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 828.45 and 467.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 828.45 and 467.72 is: 645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 828.45 = 467.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/828.45 = 467.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 828.45 × 467.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 387,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,481.60/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.65

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