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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 828.96 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 828.96 and 335.20 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 828.96 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/828.96 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 828.96 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 277,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,867.39/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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