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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601, 829.43 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601, 829.43 and 339.07 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 829.43 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/829.43 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 829.43 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 281,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,232.76/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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