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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 828.42 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 828.42 and 334.74 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 828.42 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/828.42 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 828.42 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 277,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,305.31/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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