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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 828.98 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 828.98 and 423.98 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 828.98 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/828.98 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 828.98 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 351,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,470.94/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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