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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 828.63 and 490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 828.63 and 490.91 is: 677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 828.63 = 490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/828.63 = 490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 828.63 × 490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 406,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,778.61/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.68

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