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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 827.68 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 827.68 and 508.48 is: 700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 827.68 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/827.68 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 827.68 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 420,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,858.73/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.68

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