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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.22, 828.06 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.22, 828.06 and 423.44 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.22 : 828.06 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.22/828.06 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.22x = 828.06 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.22x = 350,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,633.73/600.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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