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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 828.38 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 828.38 and 334.74 is: 461.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 828.38 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/828.38 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 828.38 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 277,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,291.92/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.91

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