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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 829.42 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 829.42 and 325.03 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 829.42 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/829.42 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 829.42 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 269,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,589.27/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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