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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 829.50 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 829.50 and 339.16 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 829.50 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/829.50 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 829.50 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 281,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,333.22/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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