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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.33, 829.34 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.33, 829.34 and 475.59 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.33 : 829.34 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.33/829.34 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.33x = 829.34 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.33x = 394,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,423.43/600.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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