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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.35, 826.74 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.35, 826.74 and 452.70 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.35 : 826.74 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.35/826.74 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.35x = 826.74 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.35x = 374,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,265.20/600.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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