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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.60, 828.62 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.60, 828.62 and 338.62 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.60 : 828.62 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.60/828.62 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.60x = 828.62 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.60x = 280,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,587.30/600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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