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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 829.64 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 829.64 and 339.18 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 829.64 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/829.64 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 829.64 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 281,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,395.60/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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