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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 828.37 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 828.37 and 423.77 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 828.37 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/828.37 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 828.37 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 351,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,033.15/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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