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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.41 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.41 and 425.94 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.41 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.41 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.41 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 352,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,852.96/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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