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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 827.88 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 827.88 and 476.04 is: 656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 827.88 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/827.88 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 827.88 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 394,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,104.00/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.18

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