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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.57, 828.78 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.57, 828.78 and 335.04 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.57 : 828.78 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.57/828.78 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.57x = 828.78 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.57x = 277,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,674.45/600.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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