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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.09, 829.50 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.09, 829.50 and 339.11 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.09 : 829.50 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.09/829.50 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.09x = 829.50 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.09x = 281,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,287.60/601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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