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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 828.47 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 828.47 and 482.92 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 828.47 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/828.47 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 828.47 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 400,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,083.87/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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