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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 829.38 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601, 829.38 and 325 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 829.38 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/829.38 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 829.38 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 269,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,548.50/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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