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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 828.90 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 828.90 and 404.16 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 828.90 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/828.90 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 828.90 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 335,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,008.22/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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