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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 829.43 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 829.43 and 335.53 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 829.43 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/829.43 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 829.43 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 278,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,297.63/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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