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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 829.17 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 829.17 and 335.34 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 829.17 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/829.17 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 829.17 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 278,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,053.87/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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