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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 828.06 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 828.06 and 338.05 is: 466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 828.06 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/828.06 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 828.06 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 279,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,923.99/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.55

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