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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.77, 829.06 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.77, 829.06 and 335.21 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.77 : 829.06 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.77/829.06 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.77x = 829.06 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.77x = 277,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,910.44/600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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