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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.86, 828.34 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.86, 828.34 and 423.27 is: 583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.86 : 828.34 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.86/828.34 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.86x = 828.34 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.86x = 350,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,610.41/600.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.51

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