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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 829.57 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 829.57 and 339.16 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 829.57 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/829.57 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 829.57 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 281,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,356.96/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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