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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.17, 828.32 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.17, 828.32 and 351.45 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.17 : 828.32 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.17/828.32 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.17x = 828.32 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.17x = 291,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,111.31/600.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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