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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.10, 829.50 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.10, 829.50 and 339.10 is: 467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.10 : 829.50 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.10/829.50 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.10x = 829.50 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.10x = 281,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,283.45/601.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.95

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