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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 828.16 and 401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 828.16 and 401.48 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 828.16 = 401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/828.16 = 401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 828.16 × 401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 332,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,489.68/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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