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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 829.71 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 829.71 and 426.96 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 829.71 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/829.71 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 829.71 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 354,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,252.98/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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