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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.67, 828.95 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.67, 828.95 and 338.68 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.67 : 828.95 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.67/828.95 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.67x = 828.95 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.67x = 280,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,745.02/600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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