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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 829.28 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 829.28 and 474.71 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 829.28 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/829.28 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 829.28 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 393,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,667.51/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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