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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 829.94 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 829.94 and 325.41 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 829.94 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/829.94 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 829.94 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 270,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,071.59/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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