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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.45, 828.54 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.45, 828.54 and 338.46 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.45 : 828.54 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.45/828.54 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.45x = 828.54 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.45x = 280,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,427.65/600.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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