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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.53 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.53 and 404.88 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.53 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.53 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.53 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 335,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,860.11/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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