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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.51, 828.99 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.51, 828.99 and 404.34 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.51 : 828.99 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.51/828.99 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.51x = 828.99 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.51x = 335,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,193.82/600.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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