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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 827.94 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 827.94 and 442.76 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 827.94 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/827.94 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 827.94 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 366,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,574.57/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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