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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 828.25 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 828.25 and 334.66 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 828.25 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/828.25 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 828.25 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 277,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,179.40/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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