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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 828.18 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 828.18 and 334.60 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 828.18 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/828.18 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 828.18 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 277,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,109.03/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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