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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.18, 828.23 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.18, 828.23 and 334.62 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.18 : 828.23 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.18/828.23 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.18x = 828.23 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.18x = 277,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,140.65/600.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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