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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 829.12 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 829.12 and 404.08 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 829.12 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/829.12 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 829.12 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 335,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,030.81/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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