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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 828 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 828 and 338.01 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 828 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/828 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 828 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 279,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,872.28/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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