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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.39, 828.93 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.39, 828.93 and 425.43 is: 587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.39 : 828.93 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.39/828.93 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.39x = 828.93 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.39x = 352,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,651.69/600.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.37

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