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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.61 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.61 and 324.44 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.61 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.61 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.61 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 268,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,830.53/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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