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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.07, 828 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.07, 828 and 338.05 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.07 : 828 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.07/828 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.07x = 828 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.07x = 279,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,905.40/600.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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