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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.39, 829.91 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.39, 829.91 and 339.39 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.39 : 829.91 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.39/829.91 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.39x = 829.91 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.39x = 281,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,664.00/601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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