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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 829.31 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 829.31 and 403.62 is: 557.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 829.31 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/829.31 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 829.31 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 334,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,728.71/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.46

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