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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 829.11 and 338.85 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 829.11 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/829.11 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 829.11 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 280,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,943.92/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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