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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 828.35 and 324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 828.35 and 324.25 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 828.35 = 324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/828.35 = 324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 828.35 × 324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 268,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,590.87/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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