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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.10, 829.46 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.10, 829.46 and 335.54 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.10 : 829.46 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.10/829.46 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.10x = 829.46 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.10x = 278,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,317.01/601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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