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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.40, 828.32 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.40, 828.32 and 460.36 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.40 : 828.32 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.40/828.32 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.40x = 828.32 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.40x = 381,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,325.40/600.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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