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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.79, 828.24 and 423.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.79, 828.24 and 423.21 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.79 : 828.24 = 423.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.79/828.24 = 423.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.79x = 828.24 × 423.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.79x = 350,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,519.45/600.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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