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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 828.45 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 828.45 and 453.78 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 828.45 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/828.45 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 828.45 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 375,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,934.04/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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