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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 829.44 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 829.44 and 339.03 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 829.44 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/829.44 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 829.44 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 281,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,205.04/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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