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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 829.09 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 829.09 and 404.15 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 829.09 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/829.09 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 829.09 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 335,078.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,078.80/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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