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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 827.55 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 827.55 and 494.10 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 827.55 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/827.55 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 827.55 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 408,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,892.46/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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