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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 828.69 and 489.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 828.69 and 489.91 is: 675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 828.69 = 489.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/828.69 = 489.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 828.69 × 489.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 405,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,983.52/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.95

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