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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 828.28 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 828.28 and 334.67 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 828.28 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/828.28 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 828.28 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 277,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,194.86/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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