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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 830 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 830 and 451.32 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 830 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/830 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 830 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 374,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,595.60/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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