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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 828.36 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 828.36 and 460.50 is: 635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 828.36 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/828.36 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 828.36 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 381,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,459.78/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.13

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