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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 829.88 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 829.88 and 339.32 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 829.88 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/829.88 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 829.88 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 281,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,594.76/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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