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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 828.80 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 828.80 and 391.17 is: 539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 828.80 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/828.80 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 828.80 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 324,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,202.67/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.91

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