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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 828.36 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 828.36 and 334.70 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 828.36 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/828.36 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 828.36 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 277,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,252.09/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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