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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.43, 829.98 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.43, 829.98 and 335.85 is: 463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.43 : 829.98 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.43/829.98 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.43x = 829.98 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.43x = 278,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,745.67/601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.48

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