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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 828.69 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 828.69 and 334.97 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 828.69 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/828.69 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 828.69 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 277,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,589.62/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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