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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.49, 828.68 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.49, 828.68 and 338.51 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.49 : 828.68 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.49/828.68 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.49x = 828.68 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.49x = 280,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,514.39/600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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