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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 829.64 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 829.64 and 339.19 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 829.64 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/829.64 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 829.64 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 281,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,404.37/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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