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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 829.76 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 829.76 and 339.32 is: 468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 829.76 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/829.76 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 829.76 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 281,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,548.32/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.26

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