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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 828.54 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 828.54 and 348.30 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 828.54 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/828.54 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 828.54 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 288,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,580.48/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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