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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 829.46 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 829.46 and 468.22 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 829.46 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/829.46 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 829.46 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 388,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,367.42/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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