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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 829.14 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 829.14 and 461.93 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 829.14 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/829.14 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 829.14 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 383,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,004.64/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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