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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 828.09 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 828.09 and 338.09 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 828.09 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/828.09 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 828.09 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 279,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,964.81/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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