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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.55, 828.68 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.55, 828.68 and 334.98 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.55 : 828.68 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.55/828.68 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.55x = 828.68 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.55x = 277,589.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,589.55/600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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