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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.09, 829.49 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.09, 829.49 and 335.52 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.09 : 829.49 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.09/829.49 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.09x = 829.49 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.09x = 278,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,308.21/601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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