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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.34, 828.45 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.34, 828.45 and 338.32 is: 466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.34 : 828.45 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.34/828.45 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.34x = 828.45 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.34x = 280,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,281.20/600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.87

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