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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 829.26 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 829.26 and 335.37 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 829.26 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/829.26 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 829.26 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 278,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,108.93/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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