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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.92, 829.44 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.92, 829.44 and 426.32 is: 588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.92 : 829.44 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.92/829.44 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.92x = 829.44 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.92x = 353,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,606.86/600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.44

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