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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 829.13 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 829.13 and 414.21 is: 571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 829.13 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/829.13 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 829.13 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 343,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,431.87/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.39

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