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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.97, 829.29 and 338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.97, 829.29 and 338.98 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.97 : 829.29 = 338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.97/829.29 = 338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.97x = 829.29 × 338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.97x = 281,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,112.72/600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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