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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 828.15 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 828.15 and 334.53 is: 461.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 828.15 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/828.15 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 828.15 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 277,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041.02/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.67

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