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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 828.69 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 828.69 and 379.41 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 828.69 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/828.69 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 828.69 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 314,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,413.27/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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