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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 828 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 828 and 338 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 828 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/828 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 828 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 279,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,864/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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