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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 828.85 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 828.85 and 324.62 is: 447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 828.85 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/828.85 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 828.85 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 269,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,060.03/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.97

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