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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 828.61 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 828.61 and 338.48 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 828.61 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/828.61 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 828.61 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 280,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,463.77/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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