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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 828.82 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 828.82 and 324.59 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 828.82 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/828.82 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 828.82 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 269,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,029.79/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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