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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.42, 827.40 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.42, 827.40 and 425.46 is: 586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.42 : 827.40 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.42/827.40 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.42x = 827.40 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.42x = 352,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,025.60/600.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.30

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