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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 829.56 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 829.56 and 404.57 is: 558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 829.56 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/829.56 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 829.56 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 335,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,610.94/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.49

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