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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 828.49 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 828.49 and 453.18 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 828.49 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/828.49 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 828.49 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 375,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,455.10/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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