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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 828.31 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 828.31 and 334.69 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 828.31 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/828.31 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 828.31 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 277,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,227.07/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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