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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 828.78 and 469.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 828.78 and 469.01 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 828.78 = 469.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/828.78 = 469.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 828.78 × 469.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 388,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,706.11/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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