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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 335.27 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 829.11 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/829.11 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 829.11 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 277,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,971.56/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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