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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 829 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 829 and 338.75 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 829 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/829 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 829 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 280,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,823.75/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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