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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 829.44 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 829.44 and 335.54 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 829.44 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/829.44 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 829.44 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 278,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,306.15/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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