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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 829.38 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 829.38 and 469.34 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 829.38 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/829.38 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 829.38 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 389,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,261.21/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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