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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 826.77 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 826.77 and 442.42 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 826.77 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/826.77 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 826.77 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 365,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,779.58/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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