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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 829.49 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 829.49 and 339.11 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 829.49 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/829.49 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 829.49 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 281,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,288.35/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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