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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 829.08 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 829.08 and 338.85 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 829.08 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/829.08 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 829.08 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 280,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,933.76/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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