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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 829.34 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 829.34 and 335.47 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 829.34 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/829.34 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 829.34 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 278,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,215.38/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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