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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 828.95 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 828.95 and 338.70 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 828.95 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/828.95 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 828.95 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 280,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,763.67/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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