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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 828.98 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 828.98 and 352.20 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 828.98 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/828.98 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 828.98 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 291,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,963.77/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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