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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 828.86 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 828.86 and 351.87 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 828.86 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/828.86 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 828.86 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 291,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,652.60/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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