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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 829.61 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 829.61 and 335.66 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 829.61 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/829.61 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 829.61 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 278,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,461.07/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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