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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.34 and 398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.34 and 398.59 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.34 = 398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.34 = 398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.34 × 398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 330,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,164.97/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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