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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 828.83 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 828.83 and 351.78 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 828.83 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/828.83 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 828.83 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 291,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,564.06/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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