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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.55, 827.92 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.55, 827.92 and 467.36 is: 644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.55 : 827.92 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.55/827.92 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.55x = 827.92 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.55x = 386,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,936.69/600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.30

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