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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 827.82 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 827.82 and 476.55 is: 656.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 827.82 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/827.82 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 827.82 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 394,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,497.62/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.48

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