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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 829.47 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 829.47 and 339.09 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 829.47 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/829.47 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 829.47 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 281,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,264.98/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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