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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 829.94 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 829.94 and 339.42 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 829.94 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/829.94 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 829.94 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 281,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,696.54/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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