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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.54, 828.95 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.54, 828.95 and 351.94 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.54 : 828.95 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.54/828.95 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.54x = 828.95 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.54x = 291,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,734.76/600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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