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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 829.40 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 829.40 and 592.44 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 829.40 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/829.40 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 829.40 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 491,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,369.74/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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