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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.89, 829.23 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.89, 829.23 and 335.35 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.89 : 829.23 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.89/829.23 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.89x = 829.23 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.89x = 278,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,078.95/600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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