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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.63, 828.87 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.63, 828.87 and 338.65 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.63 : 828.87 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.63/828.87 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.63x = 828.87 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.63x = 280,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,696.83/600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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