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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 823.55 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 823.55 and 593.28 is: 813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 823.55 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/823.55 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 823.55 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 488,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,592.78/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.67

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