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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 829.64 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 829.64 and 339.20 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 829.64 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/829.64 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 829.64 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 281,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415.54/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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