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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 827.76 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 827.76 and 476.80 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 827.76 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/827.76 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 827.76 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 394,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,675.97/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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