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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.46, 828.61 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.46, 828.61 and 338.42 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.46 : 828.61 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.46/828.61 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.46x = 828.61 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.46x = 280,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,418.20/600.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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