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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.31, 828.23 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.31, 828.23 and 348.27 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.31 : 828.23 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.31/828.23 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.31x = 828.23 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.31x = 288,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,442.81/600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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