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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 828.39 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 828.39 and 469.72 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 828.39 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/828.39 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 828.39 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 389,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,111.35/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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