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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 828.34 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 828.34 and 334.72 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 828.34 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/828.34 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 828.34 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 277,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,261.96/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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