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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.92 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.92 and 339.48 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.92 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.92 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.92 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 281,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,741.24/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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