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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 828.87 and 338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 828.87 and 338.74 is: 467.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 828.87 = 338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/828.87 = 338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 828.87 × 338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 280,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,771.42/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.41

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