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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 829.35 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 829.35 and 469.86 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 829.35 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/829.35 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 829.35 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 389,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,678.39/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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