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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 828.87 and 338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 828.87 and 338.63 is: 467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 828.87 = 338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/828.87 = 338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 828.87 × 338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 280,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,674.83/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.28

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