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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 828.81 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 828.81 and 425.88 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 828.81 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/828.81 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 828.81 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 352,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,973.60/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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