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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 828.98 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 828.98 and 335.20 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 828.98 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/828.98 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 828.98 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 277,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,874.10/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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