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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 828.09 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 828.09 and 334.54 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 828.09 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/828.09 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 828.09 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 277,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,023.42/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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