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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 828.81 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 828.81 and 351.89 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 828.81 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/828.81 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 828.81 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 291,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,652.02/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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