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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.91, 829.26 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.91, 829.26 and 335.36 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.91 : 829.26 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.91/829.26 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.91x = 829.26 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.91x = 278,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,102.71/600.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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