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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 829.43 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 829.43 and 339 is: 467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 829.43 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/829.43 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 829.43 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 281,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,175.08/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.86

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