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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 829.48 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 829.48 and 335.52 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 829.48 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/829.48 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 829.48 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 278,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,307.13/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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