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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 828.63 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 828.63 and 452.79 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 828.63 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/828.63 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 828.63 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 375,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,195.38/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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