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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.56 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.56 and 404.64 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.56 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.56 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.56 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 335,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,673.16/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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