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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 829.14 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 829.14 and 404.39 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 829.14 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/829.14 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 829.14 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 335,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,296.48/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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