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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.81, 830.01 and 405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.81, 830.01 and 405.19 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.81 : 830.01 = 405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.81/830.01 = 405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.81x = 830.01 × 405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.81x = 336,311.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,311.75/600.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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