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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.22, 829.52 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.22, 829.52 and 452.80 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.22 : 829.52 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.22/829.52 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.22x = 829.52 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.22x = 375,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,606.66/600.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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