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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.07, 829.29 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.07, 829.29 and 339.04 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.07 : 829.29 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.07/829.29 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.07x = 829.29 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.07x = 281,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,156.64/601.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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