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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.38, 828.62 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.38, 828.62 and 452.75 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.38 : 828.62 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.38/828.62 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.38x = 828.62 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.38x = 375,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,157.71/600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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