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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 827.78 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 827.78 and 413.42 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 827.78 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/827.78 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 827.78 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 342,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,220.81/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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