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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 828.16 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 828.16 and 488.44 is: 673.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 828.16 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/828.16 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 828.16 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 404,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,504.44/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.79

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