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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 829.50 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 829.50 and 339.06 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 829.50 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/829.50 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 829.50 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 281,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,250.27/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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