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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 829.30 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 829.30 and 324.94 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 829.30 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/829.30 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 829.30 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 269,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,471.12/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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