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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 828.36 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 828.36 and 413.64 is: 570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 828.36 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/828.36 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 828.36 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 342,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,642.83/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.87

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