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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.17, 857.82 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.17, 857.82 and 600.49 is: 826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.17 : 857.82 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.17/857.82 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.17x = 857.82 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.17x = 515,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,112.33/623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.60

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