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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.38 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.38 and 404.09 is: 557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.38 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.38 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.38 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 334,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,733.91/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.49

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