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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.94, 829.27 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.94, 829.27 and 338.97 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.94 : 829.27 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.94/829.27 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.94x = 829.27 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.94x = 281,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,097.65/600.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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