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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 828.70 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 828.70 and 425.66 is: 587.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 828.70 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/828.70 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 828.70 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 352,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,739.23/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.30

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