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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 829.80 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 829.80 and 335.76 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 829.80 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/829.80 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 829.80 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 278,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,613.65/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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