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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 828.40 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 828.40 and 403.65 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 828.40 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/828.40 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 828.40 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 334,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,385.73/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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