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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 829.97 and 339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 829.97 and 339.43 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 829.97 = 339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/829.97 = 339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 829.97 × 339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 281,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,715.02/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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