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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 828.92 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 828.92 and 338.63 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 828.92 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/828.92 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 828.92 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 280,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,693.88/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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