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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.01, 828.05 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.01, 828.05 and 334.46 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.01 : 828.05 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.01/828.05 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.01x = 828.05 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.01x = 276,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,946.70/600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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