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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.48 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.48 and 339.10 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.48 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.48 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.48 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 281,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,273.75/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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