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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.27, 829.78 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.27, 829.78 and 339.28 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.27 : 829.78 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.27/829.78 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.27x = 829.78 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.27x = 281,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,527.95/601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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