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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 829.82 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 829.82 and 325.32 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 829.82 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/829.82 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 829.82 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 269,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,951.27/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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