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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.93 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.93 and 335.86 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.93 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.93 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.93 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 278,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,737.38/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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