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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.63 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.63 and 443.22 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.63 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.63 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.63 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 367,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,266.50/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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