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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 828.70 and 452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 828.70 and 452.90 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 828.70 = 452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/828.70 = 452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 828.70 × 452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 375,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,318.23/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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