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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 827.37 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 827.37 and 467.13 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 827.37 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/827.37 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 827.37 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 386,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,489.35/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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