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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.83, 829.19 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.83, 829.19 and 335.33 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.83 : 829.19 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.83/829.19 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.83x = 829.19 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.83x = 278,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,052.68/600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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