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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 828.65 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 828.65 and 334.93 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 828.65 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/828.65 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 828.65 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 277,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,538.51/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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