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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 829.17 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 829.17 and 338.87 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 829.17 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/829.17 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 829.17 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 280,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,976.69/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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