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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 828.72 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 828.72 and 444.24 is: 612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 828.72 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/828.72 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 828.72 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 368,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,150.57/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.73

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