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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 829.11 and 460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 829.11 and 460.25 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 829.11 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/829.11 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 829.11 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 381,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,597.88/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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