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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.71, 828.49 and 424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.71, 828.49 and 424.27 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.71 : 828.49 = 424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.71/828.49 = 424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.71x = 828.49 × 424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.71x = 351,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,503.45/600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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