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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.38 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.38 and 339 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.38 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.38 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.38 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 281,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,159.82/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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