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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 827.76 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 827.76 and 469.44 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 827.76 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/827.76 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 827.76 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 388,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,583.65/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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