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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 827.88 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 827.88 and 476 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 827.88 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/827.88 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 827.88 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 394,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,070.88/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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