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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 828.80 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 828.80 and 423.56 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 828.80 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/828.80 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 828.80 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 351,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,048.07/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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