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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 828.95 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 828.95 and 338.73 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 828.95 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/828.95 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 828.95 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 280,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,788.54/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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