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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 828.44 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 828.44 and 351.72 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 828.44 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/828.44 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 828.44 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 291,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,377.16/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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