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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 828.79 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 828.79 and 351.87 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 828.79 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/828.79 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 828.79 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 291,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,626.34/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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