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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 828.83 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 828.83 and 424.52 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 828.83 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/828.83 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 828.83 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 351,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,851.83/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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