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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.95, 829.27 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.95, 829.27 and 335.38 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.95 : 829.27 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.95/829.27 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.95x = 829.27 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.95x = 278,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,117.66/600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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