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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 827.94 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 827.94 and 483.92 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 827.94 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/827.94 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 827.94 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 400,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,656.72/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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