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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 829.59 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 829.59 and 325.15 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 829.59 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/829.59 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 829.59 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 269,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,739.56/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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