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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 829.34 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 829.34 and 335.42 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 829.34 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/829.34 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 829.34 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 278,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,177.22/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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