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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 829.38 and 339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 829.38 and 339.01 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 829.38 = 339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/829.38 = 339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 829.38 × 339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 281,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,168.11/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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