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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 338.82 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 829.11 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/829.11 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 829.11 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 280,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,919.05/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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