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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.52, 829.56 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.52, 829.56 and 483.88 is: 668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.52 : 829.56 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.52/829.56 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.52x = 829.56 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.52x = 401,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,407.49/600.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.43

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