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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 827.15 and 467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 827.15 and 467.85 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 827.15 = 467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/827.15 = 467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 827.15 × 467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 386,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,983.30/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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