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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 829.44 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 829.44 and 445.92 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 829.44 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/829.44 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 829.44 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 369,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,863.88/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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