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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 828.04 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 828.04 and 534.08 is: 736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 828.04 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/828.04 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 828.04 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 442,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,239.60/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.53

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